The purpose of MindanaoBloggers.com — as well as that of MBS1‘s and the You Got Blogged! contest’s — is to get the word out about the blogs and bloggers of Mindanao. The desired net effect is the improved image of our beloved island.

Another way that we can achieve our objective is to feature Mindanao blogs right here. Take a look at the sample feature below. If you’d like to be featured here, please fill out this form.

Only blogs that are listed in the Mindanao Blog Directory will be featured. So if yours isn’t listed yet, go right ahead and submit your blog!

Featured Blog: Alleba Politics

Name: Ria Jose
Location: Davao City

When did you start blogging?

I started blogging in 2004 in Live Journal.

Why do you blog?

I blog to express my thoughts, opinions, and ideas. I blog to be heard, to influence, to contribute.

What is the purpose of this blog?

Alleba Politics (http://politics.alleba.com) was created in July 2004 because I was an opinionated political person and I wanted to have an outlet where I could say my piece on the issues that would interest a lot of people.

How many other blog(s) do you own?

I have 10 other blogs:
Chikadora.com
Shoppingera
Shop Chicks
My Davao City
DotA Strategy
Pinoy Reader
Mam Bebs
Summation: Introduction to Basic Statistics
Life with Ria
Work with Ria

What “offline” activities do you do to promote your blog(s)?

I attend bloggers meet-ups, parties, and other similar events. I used to take advantage of unlimited SMS services and would send an SMS to my contacts announcing my new posts or updates on my blogs. I also promote my blogs to my friends, business contacts, and acquaintances.

What/who inspires you to keep blogging?

Compelling issues, inspiring stories, exciting experiences, fresh
ideas inspire me to blog. Comments from my readers, both positive and negative, also inspire me to blog.

Do you monetize your blog(s)? How?

I monetize my blogs through Google Adsense, Text Link Ads, and ReviewMe.

How much money do you directly spend for your blog per month?

I only pay for my domain names annually, and for my WiFi usage. The domain names cost about PhP3,000 a year, while the WiFi usage is virtually free here in Davao City.

Please list other blogs that you read regularly.

I read a lot of blogs regularly but those that i recommend are:
An Apple A Day by Aileen Apolo
The Man Blog
Mindanao Blog by Mindanao Bob
Councilor Peter Laviña’s Blog
Happy Slips’ Vlog

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